Superintendent's Memo #269-09

SUBJECT: Revisions to GS-21 Records Retention Schedule for Public School Records

As you know, the Library of Virginia establishes retention schedules for all public records, including those maintained by public schools. The schedules establish the requirements for managing these records, including retention and destruction timelines and methods.

Additionally, the Library has established the Educational Special Interest Group (EdSIG), a listserv where members can ask and respond to questions regarding the management of education records and a Public School Records Consortium that meets regularly to discuss issues related to public school records.

If you have questions about GS-21 or would like to sign up for the listserv, you may contact Anita Vannucci, records analyst at the Library of Virginia, at (804) 692-3650 or Anita.Vannucci@lva.lib.va.us. You may also contact Merilee Weeks, chairperson of the Public School Records Consortium, at (540) 658-6752 for help with questions.